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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 2 months before the SL720 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ10W scores versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL720

 HZ10W SL720 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SL720 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL720

 HZ10W SL720 
AnnouncedMay 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W and the SL720.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and SL720.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SL720 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (249g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (249 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL720
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung SL720
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung SL720
Also called WB500 PL70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $119